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There is an alternative to a hot meal which is available for KS2 children on either paid or free school
meals. This is a packed lunch in a bag eaten in the classroom alongside the other packed lunch children.
The bag consists of a drink, a sandwich, a biscuit, a piece of fruit and a yoghurt or ice cream.

The lunch money collection is undertaken by Mrs Cross and can be contacted through the school office.
Money should be paid on a Monday morning for the week ahead in the special envelopes provided.
Cheques must be made payable to Stockton Borough Council with your name and address printed on the
back of the cheque. If a child wants to change their lunch preference they must inform the school
office a week in advance.

Cost of a KS2 meal is £2.05 a day and £10.25 for the week.
A free meal is supplied to children whose parents are in receipt of:
➢ Income Based Jobseekers Allowance / Income Support
➢ Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
➢ Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
➢ Child Tax Credit; if you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and your yearly income is less
than £16,190 (Set by Government)
Forms to apply for free school meals are available from the school office or Education Department,
Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton on Tees. Additional funding is provided for school based
on the number of children entitled to free school meals; please apply for your entitlement as it
supports Harewood Primary School financially.

Packed Lunch
Children may choose to bring their own packed lunch to school. In line with our healthy eating policy,
chocolate bars, sweets and fizzy drinks are not allowed in packed meals and crisps are
discouraged. We also ask that packed lunches are kept to a manageable amount. Packed lunches are
eaten in classrooms and children are supervised by Lunchtime Supervisors. Non-Alcohol Hand Gel is
provided for children before they eat to ensure germs are not spread and tables are cleaned with anti-
bacterial wipes. Teaching Assistants supervise children at lunchtime and are supported by Lunchtime
Supervisors.

Obesity
Obesity is an issue which causes harm to children’s emotional and physical health. We can help families
with referrals to a weight management programme which supports families with advice and free fitness
programmes locally. Please contact either Mrs L Anderson or Mrs J Conway for further information.

Fruit
Infant age children are provided with fresh fruit each morning and it is usually eaten during mid-
morning break. Junior aged children may bring their own fruit for playtime. In the interests of
children’s health no sweets or crisps are allowed at playtimes.

Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is not allowed on site and parents will be contacted to come into school if any child brings it
on to the premises as it causes enormous damage to the school environment.

Water
In response to many studies on dehydration we are happy that children bring water bottles into school.
They may access these whenever they wish. The containers need to go home on a regular basis to be
washed.
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